Friday, March 15, 2024

Best Spring Romantic Books to Read

 






Spring is almost here. Most people love spring because so many good things happen in spring. There are a lot of good things that come to mind when I think about Spring. When I think of spring, I think about flowers, weddings, star gazing, baseball, vacations, reunions, and fresh starts. I also think about romance. 

That is why I am featuring the most popular books you can read this spring. Each of these books is perfect for getting you in the mood for spring and love. 




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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde 





Ricki Wilde does not fit in with the rest of her family. She is more of a free spirit, and they are more strait-laced. That is why she wants to embark on her journey. This journey starts with an invitation from Ms. Della. 


Ms. Della invites Ricki to rent a place in her brownstone in Harlem. Ricki jumps at the chance to do something on her own. She hopes to open a floral shop. She loves the new atmosphere filled with music, stories, and the history of the Harlem Renaissance. 


One day in February after, encountering the smell of jasmine, she meets a handsome stranger. 


I know this book takes place in Harlem, but I thought it would be an excellent book since the main character loves flowers. I also love the reviews and what I read so far. 


You can find it herehere, or, at your local library. 


The Wedding Date 




Alex meets a guy in the elevator. He ends up inviting her to a wedding. Alex does know why she accepted Drew Charles' invitation. But there is something about him. Alex invites her because he needs a plus one to attend his ex's wedding. The two end up hitting it off and go their separate ways. Will their long-distance romance work or will it in a disaster. 


You can find it  here, here, or, at your local library. 


This is the first book from Jasmine Guillory


The Wedding Party 





Maddie and Theo hate each other. The only thing they have in common is their best friend, Alexa. After a night together they realize they may have feelings for one another. Now they have shared wedding duties for Alexa's wedding. They have to be around each other constantly. Will they get together or make this wedding a disaster. 


You can find it hereHere, or, at your local library. 

Zora Books are Happy Ever After 



Zora is laser-focused on her bookstore. She has no time for romance. But when a mystery author agrees to do a book signing at her bookstore, she may make time. She had a crush on Lawerence for years and this maybe her chance to make her affections known. 

When she finally meets Lawerence, he meets her expectations. However, he does only seem to have a surface understanding of books. Despite this, she agrees to go on a date with him. 

She enjoys her time with Lawerence despite his grumpy friend, Reid, making rude comments. She does not understand how the two can be friends since they are so different. 

She is spending more time with Lawerence and Reid. She finds out that you can’t judge a book by its cover when she gets to know Reid. He is smart and thoughtful. He also likes her. Zora, who used to have no romance, is now dating two guys.  


You can find it herehere, or, at your local library. 


Even if the sky is falling 




When an international siren is accidentally triggered, people have the perception that the world is coming to an end. Six couples: friends, exes, crushes, and rivals take shelter from the disaster. Under the belief that the world is ending, the couples expressed their feelings. But what happens once they realize the world is ending? 


You can find it herehere, or, at your local library. 

The Neighbor Favor 




Bookish, shy, and awkward, Lily Green always had the belief that she did not measure up to the rest of her family. She wants to become a children’s book editor. She is trapped in her current position with no hope of receiving a promotion. She finds an escape in email correspondence with her favorite fantasy author. Lily and the author were having wonderful conversations until she ghosted her. 

She is crushed but continues to move on with her life. That means that she has to find a date for her sister’s wedding. She thinks she found a perfect date for her next neighbor. Nick Brown is her handsome new neighbor. She is unaware he is the author who ghosted her. 

Nick does not use his real name in his books. He does not want people to get to know him. But this may change since he knows Lily is the woman he was emailing months ago. He fell in love with her. This is why he sets her up with someone else. Even with doing her this favor, he can’t get her out of his mind. 

You can find it herehereor, at your local library. 


The worst best man 







The groom left Carolina Horst, a wedding planner, at the altar. However, she now has a fresh chance, regardless of what had occurred before. She just has to work with the former best man at her failed nuptials. 

Mark Hartley is determined to make his mark in the marketing world. He was successful in acquiring a hotel client account. But he has to work with his brother’s former finance, Carolina. Carolina does not like Mark, since he is the one who conceives the groom, his brother, in leaving her at the altar. 

Carolina’s desire for revenge turns into realize love for Mark. 


You can find it hereHere. or, at your local library. 


By the Book 

Isabelle feels lost. After she started her career in publishing, she never thought she would still live at home. But she has no choice since she is tired and underpaid. She gets her break when she overhears how her boss can’t get a high-profile author to finish his manuscript. She motivates him to finish his project. 

If she can do it, she can get her promotion. Izzy finds she is over her head. Beau Towers is withdrawn and just as lost as Izzy. Izzy won’t give up and encourages him to write. He soon starts writing again. Spending time together makes them both realize they have more in common.  


You can find it here, here, or, at your local library. 


Before I let Go 



Yasmen thought her, and Joshia’s love would last forever. But devasting events make them both realize love can’t save everything. It could save their marriage. 

Yasmen and Joshia have worked out co-parenting their two children. They also figured out how to run their business together. Since they are spending so much time together, they wonder if they could get back together. 

You can find it herehere, or, at your local library. 


The Unhoneymooners 




Olive braces for a wedding day in hell but put on a brave face. Nothing could prepare ever one for what happens next. The entire wedding party gets food poisoning. The only people not affected are Olive and Ethan. They realize that the honeymoon vacation is up for grabs. Olive will not let Ethan have the vacation of a lifetime for himself. 

They two make a truce and decide to go to Maui. Olive and Ethan have to pretend to be on their honeymoon to use the prize. Olive does not mind pretending, but she may find her safe being in love. 

You can find it herehere, or, at your local library. 


The Hookup Plan 



London needs a break from her stressful job as a pediatric surgeon. Her friends think she needs a casual fling. She did not think her fling would happen at her class reunion. Especially a hookup with Drew Sullivan. Drew was a handsome millionaire and her arch-nemesis. 

She thinks all is well with her little rendezvous until she finds out why Drew is in town. Drew is the person who may close London’s hospital. London’s defenses are up, and Drew is trying hard to show she can trust him. 

You can find it herehere, or, at your local library.



Love in Catalina Cove



Vashti left her hometown of Catalina over a decade ago. When she was a teen, she had a baby. She lost the baby and decided to leave the pain of it behind by moving away. Now she is back in her hometown because she inherited her aunt’s bed-and-breakfast. 

When she speeds into town, a police officer stops her. She gets a ticket from a handsome sheriff. Vashti’s troubles are far from over. The bed-and-breakfast she inherited were in shambles. 

Vashti has to cough up some cash to get this place up and running again. She gets help from an unlikely benefactor. This help causes her to want to start again in her old hometown. 

But her old hurts and new secrets come back. This causes Vashti to feel unraveled. Sheriff Sawyer and his teen daughter try to help her. They saw she still had a family to support her. 


You can find it here, here, or, at your local library.


And they lived happily ever after 




Successful writer Gia Anders has a secret. What she dreams about is written in her best-selling novels. After being in foster homes, the only things Gia trusts are her books and dreams. Gia’s life does not live up to her books until she gets a surprised, passionate, real, kiss. 

Jacob has always had a crush on Gia. But since she is brother’s best friend, he has not made a move on her. But now they are sharing dreams and fantasies. It makes Jacob realize what she can have in real life. 



You can find it here, Hereor, at your local library.


The Proposal 





I have already read this book and I enjoyed it a lot. I love how easy it was to read and how the characters got along so well. 


You can find it herehereor, at your local library


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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Spring Cleaning Your Closet


Spring Cleaning Your Closet 








Spring is almost here but I am already getting started on spring cleaning. There is no need to wait especially if you are tired of clutter! That is especially the case for me because my home is still being fixed from the damage of Hurricane Matthew. So, I am ready to get my home in order. The easiest thing for me to start with is my closet.


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The reason it is simple for me is because it is one of the easiest for to clean. It is easy to clean my close because it is one of the neatest places in my home. But over the past few months I have collected more clothes. In order to prevent my closet from being filled, I had to get rid of some of my clothing. But first I had to develop a method to choosing what should go and what should stay. But first I had to ask myself a few questions?


Does it still fit?


Would I ever wear it again?

Have I worn in the past few months!

Is it still in style?


If I saw it in a store, would I buy it?

After I answered each question, I had a nice pile of items of things I wanted to keep, throw away, or give away. 







Things I Can't Wear


This was the easiest thing to do because what ever did not fit had to go. That meant things that were too tight or too big. Also things that were too long add to be hemmed or too short add to go.

If they were in good condition, I donated it to Salvation Army or gave it away to family members.

Tips: donate items that are no torn or faded.  ( No Under Garments Please 👎)

Ps. You also sale things if they are higher priced items that have never been worn or gently used.

Here are a few lists of sites to sale clothing on:















Don't forget your local consignment shops either!

Get Rid of Damaged Goods



Do you have things in your closet that is old and not in good condition? ✋I had a few things like that in my closet too. Things I knew were beyond repair or would cost too much to get fixed. I throw those items away.



Not my style! 


Now this was hardest for me to give away or donate because some of these items had fond memories of wearing them. Some clothing was given to me by loved ones, so it was hard to part.
Those items were kind of like that old shirt from college that still fits but you outgrow fashion wise 🙈.  Something that an adult wouldn't be caught dead in because it is too gosh!  It is time to let it go of those things if you know that now you will never wear anything like that again! 


Now that I have my closet cleaned now it is most be organized!

Organizing Your Closet 

If you have been over stuffing your closet like I, have it been time to stop. Only put enough clothing in there that will fit neatly. This helps you to partly solve that dilemma of I have nothing to wear.  Now you can actually see what is in your closet so you can be able to wear it.



Backwards Hanging Check
 

This is something I have just found out about recently but would not mind doing it if it keeps my closet clean. 
Face all of the hangers away from you and replace them the right way after you wear it. Check back in about six months to check and see which are not hanging the right way. If the clothing is still hanging backwards you need to wear it or donate it. 
Also get new thin hangers so items in your closet can fit. 




Invest in Garment Organizers 




Picture from BHG 



Garment organizers can help you to organize your closet by color, season, type of clothing, or whatever suits you. Dividers, Racks, Hooks,  and Organizers help things to remain neat and make it easy to find. 

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Easter Basket Ideas

 


Easter is coming up very soon; I am excited about it. There were many good times and fond memories around this time of year. That is why I still celebrate the holiday.  I remember getting easter baskets as a child and as a teenager. It was fun to receive gifts because people put a lot of thought into it. My family thought about the things I liked. They knew the gifts they picked would mean a lot to me. 

I found some things I know the people in your life would like. If you have not gotten anything yet for your students or kids in your life. I have a few items that would make an excellent gift. 

I did not include candy for children. The reason is because candy only lasts a few seconds or minutes. The items I picked would last a lot longer. 

Gifts should sometimes last longer than a moment. Items they can play with and make memories. Gifts that you can have even after the holiday ends. 



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I am including 10 Toys or Items for Toddlers, Children, and Teens. 







1. Just Dance is a fun game. That allows you to dance to some of the best hits. Even though this game is usually recommended for teens younger children can enjoy it. The plus side to it is that they will get some exercise. 


Find it Here: Just Dance 2024 Switch



2. Pop it's a lifesaver. If a child is nervous, bored, or needs to move, this toy works for them. 


Find it here: Pop it




3. Skipper was one of the first dolls I got as a kid. She is Barbie's younger sister. I enjoyed every moment I had of that doll for years.  This Skipper is a babysitter. 


Find it here: Skipper Doll

4. Hair clips are perfect for girls who want to decorate their hair. 


Find it here: Hair Clips



5. I had an egg set in one of my former classrooms. This egg set added different shapes that students had to match to the container. I could not find that one, but I found this one. This one has funny faces on it. I think most children will find this funny and entertaining. Even if it is just for a few minutes. 

Find it here: Eggs Match and Sorting



6. Squishmallows are cute toys that come in different sizes and colors. There is a variety of characters to choose from. 


Find it Here: Squishmallows 12" Empressa Pink Chick in Easter Egg Medium Plush



7. Every little kid who loves books remembers the first few they get at the beginning of their lives. I know I remember the books my family members gave me when I was younger. Pick a book that your child loves. 


I know most preschoolers love Pete the Cat books. I know my students do. It could be the rhyming of the books or how cool Pete looks. Find a book that your child loves and put in their Easter basket. 



Find the book here: Pete the Cat book



8. This is another Suprise gift. This egg contains a magically stuff animal. It also includes stickers. The stuffed animals have names and collectibles that come with them. 


Find it here: Rainbocorns Puppycorn Surprise Series 1 Collectible Plush Stuffed Animal



9. Nontoxic nail polish that is supposedly as natural as mud. Don't worry, no mud in it. The nail polish is cruelty-free and vegan. It includes four colors. 

Find it Here: PiggyPaint



10. Lego Minecraft The Creeper 

Legos give gets a chance to build something. They can build one of their favorite characters from the game. They can take care of animals and build. 

Find it Here: Lego Minecraft



Conclusion:



Whatever you do for Easter or Spring break, just make sure you spend time with your loved ones. That is what is most important. 

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I also included gifts for adults. It is okay to treat yourself sometimes. 







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